Obituaries
Claudia M. Purkey
Dec 12, 2023
Claudia Marie Purkey, 78 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Medilodge of Gaylord.
Born in Superior, Wisconsin on February 2, 1945, she was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Marie (Finckler) Corbin. After graduating from high school in Superior, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior where she received her bachelor’s degree in education.
Having a desire to...
Marshall S. Emig
Dec 11, 2023
Marshall Scott Emig, age 61 of Comins, Michigan, passed away, very unexpectedly, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, on Monday, December 11, 2023, following a short, but tragic, fight with, very aggressive, cancer. His passing left the family stunned.
Marshall was born in Comins on July 31, 1962, to Wilbert and Velma Emig. He graduated from Fairview School with the Class...
Michael D. Marange
Dec 10, 2023
Michael D. Marange, 56 of East Jordan, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Carl Dayton Lamphier
Dec 10, 2023
Carl Dayton Lamphier, 102 of Gaylord, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. A funeral service will be held at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, 3050 W. Beecher Rd., Adrian, MI 49221, on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The family will visit with friends starting at 9:00 A.M. with a service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow the service at...
Frances Ellen Holdorph
Dec 6, 2023
Francis Ellen Holdorph, 81 of Harbor Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.
Born on June 20, 1942, in Readmond Township, Emmet County, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Gladis (Davis) Andrews. She was a 1959 graduate of Harbor Springs High School.
After Fran and her husband, John, raised their four...
Jerome Earl Garland
Dec 5, 2023
Jerome Earl Garland, 72, of East Jordan, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 29, 1951, Jerry was the son of George and Dolores (Shaver) Garland.
Jerry moved to Boyne City more than 40 years ago to begin work as a landscaper in his stepfather’s business. He worked as Garden Director for...
Joyce E. Marx
Dec 5, 2023
Joyce Elaine Marx of Cheboygan, MI, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan. Joyce was 94 years old. On April 15, 1950, Joyce married the love of her life, Harold, at St Rita Catholic Church in Detroit. They were happily married for 73 years.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Raoul...
Lisa Lynn Parrish
Dec 4, 2023
Lisa Lynn, 43 of Gaylord, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at home. Born in Charlevoix on June 5, 1980, the daughter of James and Faye (Orange) Parrish.
There is no way to explain how much kindness Lisa had in her heart, the contagiousness of her joy or the depth of her love. Family always came first. Words cannot...
Anne F. Marr
Dec 3, 2023
Anne Ferguson Marr was a vibrant soul, one who literally lit up a room whenever she entered. Her fiery red hair gave insight right away into the tenacity of this lady. The adventures, the family, the friends, the prizes, and most of all the memories were the treasures she held dear to her heart. Anne believed in a quality of...
Russell E. "Bo" Leser
Nov 29, 2023
Russell E. "Bo" Leser, 86 of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 8, 2023 at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Gaylord.
Joseph John Grish
Nov 27, 2023
Joseph John Grish, 93 of Elmira, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Medilodge of Gaylord. His family will remember him privately.
Lee A. Shelly
Nov 26, 2023
Lee A. Shelly, 62 of Gaylord, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at home. Born in Lompoc, California on November 17, 1961, she was the daughter of Benhardt and Philomena (Aiello) Neilsen.
Lee’s greatest pride and joy was her son, Kyle. She was a hard worker where she dedicated a lot of her time into different positions that she enjoyed....
Clyde J. Szatkowski
Nov 26, 2023
Clyde J. Szatkowski, 84 of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Carol J. Van Loon
Nov 25, 2023
Carol Jean Van Loon, 69 of Atlanta, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Munson Hospice House. Born in Mansfield, Ohio on November 2, 1954, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Leeman) Waits.
One of the things, most near and dear to Carol's heart, was ministering to women in jail. She loved telling them about the Lord and what he...
Diane S. Halford
Nov 25, 2023
Diane Halford, 89, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Hiland Cottage Hospice House of Petoskey. Diane was born on July 8, 1934, in Grand Rapids, daughter of Donald and Tanya Roth.
When she was six years old, the family moved to the Detroit area, where she graduated from High School. She attended Hillsdale College before joining the Navy in...
Catherine Ann Belfy
Nov 23, 2023
Catherine Ann Belfy, 59 of Charlevoix, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at home. Her family will remember her privately.
Ronald L. Moore
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald L. Moore, 75 of Alanson, passed away at home on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born on March 15, 1948, in Petoskey, he was the son of Robert and Irma (Babcock) Moore.
After graduating from Petoskey High School in 1966, Ron joined the United States Army, serving honorably for 14 years, until his 1980 discharge. Ron married the former Donna...
Theodore Michael Siler
Nov 22, 2023
Theodore Michael Siler, 70 of Indian River, passed away at home on November 22, 2023.
Born in Indian River at home on July 24, 1953, Ted was the son of Orval James and Hazel Oakadale (Wyantt) Siler. He grew up there and was a 1971 graduate of Inland Lakes High School. On June 16, 1973, Ted married Krista Mary Hawley...
Francis Swayer
Nov 21, 2023
Francis Swayer, 59 of Manistique, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Robert M. Stewart
Nov 21, 2023
Robert M. Stewart, 78 of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.
A memorial celebration will take place at a later date.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
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